Brightened the property with white paint throughtout; secured statement pieces in lighting and decor; selected attractive art and other decorative pieces What was the outcome?

Happy to help with a little more detail.Ideally the property would be fully turnkey, but if its a good deal and the property needs a little work meaning a visual touch up like painting, decorating, or basic woodwork like some shelves; I have somebody to help me with that.

Floor & Decor has a brand called duralux that has some good ones. 

It's more than just professional photography, cohesive and attractive design/decor and investing in amenities.

I use decorator receptacles and rocker switches, and new wall plates, to improve the look of the electrical and make it all match. 

The ones that were almost ready or already being rented then only needed a facelift, and some new items are still ok but not as profitable as the properties that needed a lot of work.Another drawback of purchasing almost-ready homes is that we kept many furniture and decor items that we normally would not have added if the place was empty.  

For example - you buy a property that needs renovations, upgrades, furniture and decor for a short term rental.

I'd budget $6-$7k per 1 bed unit to furnish and decorate.

The silverware, cookware, books, decor and accessories can easily be moved to a another STR or into storage.

- unit configuration (bedrooms/baths)- decor & amenities.